Kings of Macedonia, Alexander I, 498-454. Octodrachm circa 476-460, AR 29.01 g. Warrior, wearing causia and holding two spears, standing behind horse. Rev. AΛE – ΞA – NΔ – PO around a shallow incuse square frame which surrounds a quadripartite incuse square. Svoronos, Hellénisme Primitif, pl. XIII, 9. Raymond, p. 101, 57 (this reverse die). SNG ANS 23.
Very rare. Of excellent Archaic style and with lovely iridescent tone.
About extremely fine / good very fine
From a private English collection.
Price realized | 18'000 CHF |
Starting price | 16'000 CHF |
Estimate | 20'000 CHF |